Finance Manager

We're looking for a Finance Manager to support our Finance Director in delivering strategic financial leadership and operational excellence across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to bridge finance and the wider organisation, providing meaningful financial insight, improving processes, and helping drive business performance. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting informed commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and insightful commentary to support business performance. Support the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes, monitoring performance against targets and recommending corrective actions where required. Manage day-to-day banking activities, maintain robust financial controls and assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and the year-end audit. Provide timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business. Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities, contributing to initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency and sustainable growth. Develop financial models and commercial insights to support new business initiatives and wider organisational objectives. Drive continuous improvement by streamlining finance processes and supporting the adoption of technology and AI to enhance reporting and controls. Build strong relationships across the business, translating financial information into clear, actionable insights while promoting a collaborative and commercially focused finance function. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Newly qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent). Strong technical accounting knowledge with a good understanding of UK GAAP. Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting. Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Advanced Excel skills and confidence using financial systems. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. A commercial mindset with an interest in using technology and AI to improve finance processes. Belong @ Sumer At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know. Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day: We Shine Together We Do the Right Thing We Make It Count We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.